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| View Article | 6:02 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | NBC Local | Authorities disclose cause of death for veterinary student Christian Law | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/authorities-disclose-cause-of-death-for-veterinary-student-christian-law/3873481/ | _Editor's Note: The video in the above player is from a previous report._ Authorities released the cause of death for Christian Law, a [ vet student who was found dead ][15] after a night out with friends in Chicago's West Town neighborhood while he was home for holiday break. Stream … |
| View Article | 6:02 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | NBC Local | Lanes reopened on I-55 hours after Romeoville man, 20, killed in violent crash | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/lanes-reopened-on-i-55-hours-after-romeoville-man-20-killed-in-violent-crash/3873525/ | A young man from Romeoville was killed in a high-speed crash on I-55 Thursday morning that prompted the closure of several lanes on the interstate for roughly 4 hours. Around 4:30 a.m., a [ 3-vehicle crash occurred on I-55 near Illinois Route 126 ][12] . A red Ford Fusion, driven … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | NBC Local | ‘Candyland' house in Chicago featured on HGTV's ‘Ugliest House in America' | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/candyland-house-in-chicago-featured-on-hgtvs-ugliest-house-in-america/3873495/ | A standout home known as the "Candyland house" in a North Side Chicago neighborhood has been featured in HGTV's "Ugliest House in America" series. The new season of the design network's show dropped Wednesday night and featured a colorful Rogers Park staple. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | NBC Local | Vehicle belonging to missing Chicago teacher found as search continues: Family | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/vehicle-belonging-to-missing-chicago-teacher-found-as-search-continues-family/3873561/ | Family members say a vehicle belonging to a missing Chicago teacher, who [ disappeared while traveling to an acupuncture appointment in the city over the weekend ][1] , has been located, but the search for the 53-year-old continues. Linda Brown was last seen on Jan. 3 in the 4500 block … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Quadajah 'Holly' Johnson case: Man linked to both women speaks out in court | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/quadajah-holly-johnson-case-man-linked-both-women-speaks-out-court | ![Woman charged in Chicago murder denied bond][29] #### [ Woman charged in Chicago murder denied bond ][30] Quadajah “Holly” Johnson was back in court today, charged with first-degree murder and five additional counts in the shooting death of a 31-year-old mother in Chicago’s South Loop. #### The Brief * * … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Bears-Packers house divided: 'I just think you need some patience with each other' | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/bears-packers-house-divided-i-just-think-you-need-some-patience-each-other | ![Bears-Packers house divided][23] #### [ Bears-Packers house divided ][24] We are about 48 hours away from Bears-Packers right here in Chicago. For one couple now living in Wisconsin, it's a house divided Saturday night. Bret Buganski spoke with them earlier today about how they make it work. #### The Brief … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago-area doctors warn TikTok challenge is sending teens to the hospital | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-area-doctors-warn-tiktok-challenge-is-sending-teens-hospital | ![Chicago-area doctors warn TikTok challenge is sending teens to the hospital][12] #### [ Chicago-area doctors warn TikTok challenge is sending teens to the hospital ][13] Kids are winding up in the hospital with burns all over their hands. Why? They’re lighting themselves on fire for TikTok. #### The Brief * … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Lansing accepting applications for firefighter, paramedic positions | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/lansing-accepting-applications-firefighter-paramedic-positions | ![Lansing Fire Department hiring][7] #### [ Lansing Fire Department hiring ][8] If you want to be a firefighter or paramedic - Lansing is hiring. #### The Brief * * The Village of Lansing is looking for firefighters and paramedics. * You do not have to live in Lansing to apply. … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Touring play 'Black Boys Cry' returns to Chicago with focus on mental health | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/black-boys-cry-chicago-mental-health | ![Touring play highlights mental health][1] #### [ Touring play highlights mental health ][2] The play title grabs your attention-- "Black Boys Cry." And if you're already saying, "well, this wasn't written for me." The director says you're right. It wasn't. But he also says anyone, no matter race or how … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Vintage Chicago Tribune: Bears faced the Green Bay Packers in playoffs for the first time 85 years ago | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/08/vintage-chicago-bears-green-bay-packers-playoffs/ | When the Bears last beat the Packers in the postseason 85 years ago, many feared it was the last time the two teams would meet. Already have an account [ Log In ][9] This article is only available to subscribers New Year Sale ### Standard Digital $1 for 1 year … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of Republican leaders | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/08/house-vote-health-care-subsidies/ | WASHINGTON — In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday, 230-196, that would extend [ expired health care subsidies ][8] for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act as renegade GOP lawmakers joined essentially all Democrats in voting for the measure. Forcing the issue … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen to retire in 2027 | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/08/university-of-illinois-president-tim-killeen-retires/ | University of Illinois System President Timothy Killeen announced his retirement Thursday morning, writing in a letter to faculty and staff that he would step down at the conclusion of his contract in June 2027. “Serving in this role is truly the honor of my life. But my wife, Roberta, and … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Tax season is almost here. Here’s what to know and when you can begin filing. | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/08/tax-filing-season-start-date/ | WASHINGTON — Jan. 26 marks the official start date of the 2026 tax filing season, when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns. April 15 is the filing deadline to avoid penalties and interest. Tax season is the annual period when taxpayers prepare and submit their income … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey distances himself from President Trump but defends immigration crackdowns | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/08/darren-bailey-dismiss-loyalty-to-trump/ | SPRINGFIELD — Darren Bailey, the two-time Republican candidate for governor who has ardently courted President Donald Trump’s support in past bids for office, sought Thursday to distance himself from Trump in the minds of voters while staunchly defending the president’s aggressive immigration enforcement tactics one day after a federal agent … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Thursday's high school basketball scores | https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-basketball/scores/2026/01/08/chicago-high-school-basketball-scores-illinois | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][57] * [ Facebook ][58] * [ Bluesky ][59] * [ Email ][60] * [ Reddit ][61] * [ Flipboard ][62] Please send scores and corrections to [ preps@suntimes.com ][63] . Schedule provided by Jack Gleason. Send schedule updates to … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Bears players are 'born to dislike the Packers,' whether they grow up with the rivalry or not | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/01/08/bears-packers-rivalry-green-bay-chicago-saturday-playoffs-nfl | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][38] * [ Facebook ][39] * [ Bluesky ][40] * [ Email ][41] * [ Reddit ][42] * [ Flipboard ][43] [ Bears ][44] tight end Cole Kmet doesn’t talk to his sister Frankie much during rivalry week. After all, … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Barnes & Noble to open largest Chicago store, after other 'successful' openings | https://chicago.suntimes.com/money/2026/01/08/barnes-noble-largest-chicago-bookstore-successful-openings | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][24] * [ Facebook ][25] * [ Bluesky ][26] * [ Email ][27] * [ Reddit ][28] * [ Flipboard ][29] [ ![][30] ][31] We break down complex business news to help you understand how money moves in Chicago and … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Judge cites Minneapolis ICE shooting as she pauses dismissal of Chicago-area use-of-force lawsuit | https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2026/01/08/judge-cites-minneapolis-ice-shooting-as-she-pauses-dismissal-of-chicago-area-use-of-force-lawsuit | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][11] * [ Facebook ][12] * [ Bluesky ][13] * [ Email ][14] * [ Reddit ][15] * [ Flipboard ][16] A federal judge in Chicago cited [ this week’s fatal shooting ][17] of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Vera Jeanne Materre, former jazz singer, teacher and mother of WGN anchorwoman, dies at 95 | https://chicago.suntimes.com/2026/01/08/vera-jeanne-materre-former-jazz-singer-teacher-and-mother-of-wgn-anchorwoman-dies-at-95 | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] In 1954, Vera Jeanne Materre was featured on the cover of Jet magazine alongside the caption: “Pretty Chicago Schoolmarm … |
| View Article | 6:01 p.m. | January 8, 2026 | Chicago Reader | The Vivero celebrates new Latine voices at City Lit | https://chicagoreader.com/performing-arts/theater/theater-preview/vivero-esteban-andres-cruz-city-lit-theater/ | Latine theater in Chicago has been having a renaissance in recent years, thanks in part to the [ Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) ][1] and the annual Destinos: Chicago International Latino Theater Festival. But particularly during a time when Latine communities are under fascist assault, uplifting and supporting the voices … |